KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 38
DIGITAL DISPLAY............................ 42
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............. 43
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 44
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 46
-LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED........................................... 46
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 47
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 47
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 48
-GEARBOX FAILURE ........................... 48
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 49
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 49
-INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED .................................. 50
-LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 51
-DOOR OPEN ..................................... 51
-POWER STEERING FAILURE ............. 51
-INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT (Multijet
versions) - EOBD ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAULT (petrol versions) ......... 52
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 53
-FUEL RESERVE ................................. 54
-PLUG PREHEATING (Multijet
versions) - PLUG PREHEATING FAULT
(Multijet versions) ................................. 54
-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Multijet
versions) .............................................. 55
-VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM
FAULT - FIAT CODE - ALARM FAULT
(for versions/markets, where provided
- amber) - BREAK-IN ATTEMPT .......... 56
-GENERAL FAILURE INDICATION ....... 57-DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER)
CLEANING UNDERWAY ...................... 59
-HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................... 59
-iTPMS ................................................ 60
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 60
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 60
-START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE....... 60
-ASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATED ............. 61
-TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION ........................................ 61
-REAR FOG LIGHTS............................ 61
-SIDE LIGHTS - FOLLOW ME HOME .. 62
-LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
(blinking) .............................................. 62
-RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (blinking) ........................... 63
-FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................... 63
-CRUISE CONTROL ............................ 63
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 63
-GEAR SHIFT INDICATION .................. 64
-CNG SYSTEM FAILURE ..................... 64
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Years 2 4 6 8 10 12
Check the tappet clearance and adjust if necessary (Natural Power
versions)●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the methane pipes and connectors, and
the methane cylinder fastening. Restore if necessary (Natural Power
versions) (3)●●●●●●
Check pressure regulator and replace internal filter, if necessary
(Natural Power versions) (3)●●●●●●
Check torque tightening of cylinder fixing bands (Natural Power
versions)●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (4)
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Spark plug replacement●●●●●●
Replace the toothed timing drive belt(2)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(2)
(3) Or every 12 months.
(4) If the vehicle annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every 12 months. Change engine oil and filter every 12months if
the vehicle is driven in dusty areas.
(2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty
areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the
mileage.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Years 2 4 6 8 10 12
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5)●●●●●●
Change the brake fluid(6)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (5)●●●●●●
(5) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
(6) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
WARNING
42)Change engine oil and filter every 12 months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
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Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Years 2 4 6 8 10
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper, adjust jets●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●
Check cleanliness of sliding side door lower guides (or every 6 months)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad
wear indicator●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check mechanical gearbox fluid●
Check transmission oil level (1.3 Multijet 80 HP Euro 6 versions with
COMFORT-MATIC transmission)●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (versions with DPF)(3)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(2)
(2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty
areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the
mileage.
(3) The effective interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or message
(if present) on the instrument panel (see “Warning lights and messages” paragraph in the "Knowing the instrument panel" chapter). In any case, it mustnever
exceed 24 months. Change engine oil and filter every 12 months if the vehicle is driven mainly in towns.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
rear window wiper blades.
To ensure that the vehicle is always
efficient and well maintained, it is
advisable to make sure that you carry
out the above operations regularly
(approximately every 1000 km and
every 3000 km for checking and
topping up engine oil is advisable).
DEMANDING
VEHICLE USE
If the vehicle is mostly used in one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect the conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel supply/brakes),
rubber parts (boots/sleeves/bushes,
etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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ENGINE OIL
Engine oil level check
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the vehicle parked on level ground.
Take out the dipstick 1, clean it and
then reinsert it fully; take it out and
check that the level is between the MIN
and MAX marks on the dipstick. The
interval between MIN and MAX marks
corresponds to about 1 litre of oil.
Topping up the engine oil
If the oil level is close to or below the
MIN mark, add oil via the filler 2 until it
reaches the MAX mark.
The oil level must never exceed the
MAX. mark.
IMPORTANT If the engine oil level after
the check is over the MAX level, go
to a Fiat Dealership to have the correct
level restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
turning it off before you check the level.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the vehicle is new, the engine
needs to be run in, therefore the engine
oil consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5,000–6,000
km.IMPORTANT The oil consumption
depends on driving style and the
conditions under which the vehicle is
used.
IMPORTANT Always top up using
engine oil of the same specifications as
that already in the engine.
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ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level should be checked
when the engine is cold and should be
between the MIN and MAX lines on
the vessel.
If the level is low, pour a 50% mixture of
demineralised water and PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS PARAFLU
UPinto the
vessel through cap 3.
The mixture of 50% PARAFLU
UPand
50% distilled water protects against
freezing down to temperatures of
-35°C. For particularly harsh climate
conditions, we recommended using a
mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UPand 40%
distilled water.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHING FLUID
To add fluid, lift the cap 4 and pour in a
mixture of water and PETRONAS
DURANCE SC 35 fluid, in the following
proportions:
30% PETRONAS DURANCE SC 35
and 70% water in summer;
50% PETRONAS DURANCE SC 35
and 50% water in winter.
At temperatures below -20°C, use
undiluted PETRONAS DURANCE SC
35 fluid.
Check fluid level through the reservoir.
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BRAKE FLUID
Unscrew the cap 5 and check that the
fluid in the reservoir is at the maximum
level.
The fluid level in the reservoir must not
exceed the MAX mark.
Use the brake fluid shown in the "Fluids
and lubricants" table (see "Technical
Specifications"). When opening the cap
A, make sure that no dirt gets into the
reservoir.
For topping-up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal to
or lower than 0.12 mm.
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140)Prevent power steering fluid from
coming into contact with hot engine parts:
it is flammable.
141)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.
142)Using the battery with insufficient
battery fluid may irreparably damage the
battery and may cause an explosion.
143)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
43)When topping up, take care not to mix
up the various types of fluids: they are
not compatible with each other and could
seriously damage the vehicle.
44)Used engine oil and replaced oil filters
contain substances which are harmful to
the environment. To change oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
45)PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze fluid is used
in the cooling system. Use fluid of the
same type as that contained in the cooling
system for any top-ups. PARAFLU
UP
fluid cannot be mixed with any other type
of fluid. If this occurs, do not start the
engine and contact your Fiat Dealership
immediately.
46)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.47)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. After purchasing
your vehicle, if you wish to install any
accessories (anti-theft, radio phone, etc.),
go to a Fiat Dealership, which will suggest
the most suitable devices and advise
you whether a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
48)If the vehicle will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to prevent it
from freezing.
WARNING
3)Power steering fluid consumption is
extremely low; if another top-up is required
after only a short period of time, have the
system checked for leaks at a Fiat
Dealership.
4)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to have the oil
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of respecting the
environment and according to legal
requirements.
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. You
are recommended to go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the battery replaced
where the old battery will be disposed of
respecting both the environment and
the laws in force.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
carried out.
We recommend recharging the battery
slowly for approximately 24 hours at
low amperage. Charging for a longer
time may damage the battery.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
without Start&Stop system:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.
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